FPGA Software Design Engineer (Internship)

Job Title

FPGA Software Design Engineer (Internship)

Role Summary

The intern will develop embedded software, DevOps tooling, and data-visualization or demo applications that enable FPGA-based systems. Work will be performed in an Agile engineering team, delivering features from specification through verification and release.

This is a 13-month fixed-term industrial placement based at Altera Europe HQ in Marlow, United Kingdom, intended for university students on an approved placement year.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for university students (suitable for 2nd or 3rd-year students on an industrial placement year). No prior commercial experience required.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the full development lifecycle of FPGA-based software systems from concept to release.
• Design and implement software user interfaces for FPGA demo systems used at trade shows.
• Develop optimized application software for proof-of-concept and demo designs.
• Implement embedded software drivers and board support package components.
• Apply DevOps practices to automate builds, tests, and infrastructure workflows.
• Work collaboratively with local and global engineering teams and occasionally engage with customers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Practical understanding of hardware concepts and FPGA systems (conceptual knowledge acceptable for an internship).
• Experience with software build systems and continuous integration tools.
• Good communication skills, curiosity, and ability to work in a team.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior exposure to embedded software development, DevOps pipelines, or demo/application development for hardware platforms.

Education Requirements

Must be currently enrolled at a UK-based university on a relevant degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or similar) and eligible for a 13-month industrial placement year; ideal for 2nd or 3rd-year students on a placement program.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.